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Holiday Craft Event Copy
/in Mercy Care EventsTupper Lake – On November 19, 2025, Mercy Care for the Adirondacks hosted their Friendship Volunteers and Elder Friends for a Holiday Craft Event at Raquette River Brewing in Tupper Lake. This festive Holiday Event brought together Friendship Volunteers, Elder Friends, and community members as they crafted beautiful, one-of-a-kind wreaths in a joyous social gathering. The room was filled with laughter and warmth, fostering meaningful connections among friends. We are so grateful to have such a supportive community!
The purpose of Mercy Care Creativity in Aging Events is to bring together Friendship Volunteers and their Elder Friends for social outings while expressing creativity together to help ease the isolation and loneliness people of all ages are experiencing, especially around the holiday season.
Transportation for Elders was coordinated by Mercy Care and provided by Friendship Volunteers.
Technology Assistance Workshop: Accessing Health Care Portals, and Applying and Managing Benefits Online
/in Mercy Care EventsSaranac Lake — On November 5, 2025 Mercy Care for the Adirondacks hosted their Technology Assistance Workshop, at AEC BOCES in Saranac Lake, covering essential topics including accessing a health care portal and valuable insights on applying for and managing benefits online. Some of our Mercy Care friends joined the Mercy Care Permanent Loan iPad Program and received one-on-one instruction to get them started on their digital journey.
Annual Spirituality Retreat
/in Mercy Care EventsOn September 17, 2025 Mercy Care for the Adirondacks hosted its Annual Spirituality Retreat, at Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center, focusing on the theme of Living Well: Caring for the Human Spirit in Times of Growth and Change. The presenters, including Sr. Brian Marie Latour, Martha Gallagher, Kathleen McPhillips, and Jane Stratton, led a thought-provoking discussion. It was a truly inspiring day of hope and introspection.